Last week, the hippest, hottest nightspot in the metro opened its doors to Manila’s discerning party populace.  Located in the space formerly occupied by Temple Bar in Greenbelt 2. Izakaya - sushi, sake, speakeasy is a chic talkbar with a sumptuous selection Japanese cuisine and over 15 kinds of sake, from sparkling to unfiltered, sweet to dry.

Owned by nightlife staples, Marco De Guzman, Distillery’s Raj Sadhwani, Ivan Zalameda, Premier DJ Manolet Dario, and Erik Cua and GP Reyes of Encore/Member’s Only, it came as no surprise that the launch became a roaring convergence of Manila Society’s beautiful young crowd.

The bar’s interiors and al Fresco area were filled to capacity as guests danced to the tunes of DJ Bombi Balquiedra and sampled refreshing sake mixers like Lemon Grass Sake, Cucumber Lychee, Watermelon Mint, Sangria Sake and the sure to be famous signature drink: the Izakaya Martini.

The very chill and relaxing atmosphere is detailed with Japanese roof tiles, tatami mats and woven rope to give it an authentic Japanese feel. It also has two private rooms, one…

Gintong Galing Ng Pinoy featuring Jericho Rosales with guests Christian Bautista, Yeng Constantino & Chocoleit on July 4, 8PM at the Aliw Theatre. For details, please call Ticketworld at 891-5610.

Captured… Christian Bautista with special guest MYMP on May 7, 9PM at Metro Concert Bar. For ticket inquiries, please call Ticketworld at 891-9999.

The One Who Won My Heart featuring Christian Bautista and Karylle at Metro Concert Bar on April 25, 9PM. For details, please call Ticketnet at 911-5555 and Ticketworld at 891-5610.

Pop Icons with Sam Milby, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Mark Bautista and Piolo Pascual on February 21,8PM at the Araneta Coliseum. For more details, please call Ticketnet at 911-555

Rachel Ann: Falling In Love. Catch her pre-Valentine concert on January 30 and 31 at the Music Museum bringing together people who are special in her life: Richard Poon, Gab Valenciano and a surprise guest on January 30 and Gab with Christian Bautista, Ogie Alcasid and Gary Valenciano on the 31st. Watch her perform some of the cuts from her Falling in Love album which is composed of revivals.  The concert is produced by Viva Concerts and Events and directed by Dido Camara with Marc Lopez as Musical Director. For tickets, please call 687-6181 local 620 & 745, Ticketworld at 891-9999 or 721-6726 & 721-0635.